MMRDA: Constructing a pedestrian bridge to connect Western Expressway to Akurli station
To make travel more safer and easier for commuters, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has planned to construct a pedestrian bridge which will connect the South-North section of the Western Expressway with Akurli Metro Station on Dahisar-Gundavali Metro 7. Mumbai Metro 7 line is 16.5 km long and has 13 metro stations. A […]
Clash over cost sharing of Mumbai Metro between BMC and MMRDA
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has invested Rs 19,141.63 crore so far in developing metro corridors and last-mile connectivity to metro stations. As per the agreement, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is responsible for covering 25% of this cost, which amounts to Rs 4,959 crore, from the 1% development charge levied on real […]
Mumbai’s Airoli-Katai Naka Project Set to Commence, Halving Travel Time
The final phase of Mumbai’s highly anticipated Airoli-Katai Naka project is set to begin this month. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is expected to appoint a contractor for the construction of the 6.72-kilometre elevated corridor between Shil and Katai. This new route will provide a direct connection between Navi Mumbai and the Kalyan-Dombivli […]
Over 14,224 Families Qualify for Housing in MMRDA’s Ramabai Nagar Project
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has qualified 14,224 families, which is over 85 percent of the residents in the slums of Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar in Ghatkopar, for a new housing project. This project, in partnership with the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), is a major step forward in tackling urban poverty and improving living […]
Mumbai Metro Dispute: BMC and MMRDA Clash Over Project Cost-Sharing
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) are in conflict over how to share the costs of the metro rail and various multimodal projects. The MMRDA has invested Rs 19,141.63 crore in developing metro corridors and last-mile connectivity to metro stations in recent years. According to the agreement, the […]
MMRDA Opens Bidding for Seven BKC Plots Valued at Nearly Rs 6,000 Crore
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has announced the opening of bids for leasing seven plots in the G block of Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), a prominent commercial area in Mumbai. The total reserve price for these plots is set at Rs 5,946.09 crore. The auctioned plots will feature a four-floor space index (FSI). […]
MMRDA Asserts PWD’s Responsibility for Andheri East Flyover Repairs
In the ongoing dispute between the MMRDA and the BMC over the responsibility for repairing the deteriorating Jog flyover in Andheri East, the MMRDA has clarified that the flyover falls under the ownership of the Public Works Department (PWD). The MMRDA highlighted a 2015 Bombay High Court order that assigns repair responsibilities to the PWD. […]
MMRDA Invites Bids for Ghodbunder Road Expansion
To tackle the heavy traffic congestion on Ghodbunder Road in Thane, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has issued a tender for a significant road expansion project. This initiative aims to alleviate the chronic gridlock in the area. Earlier this month, during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the MMRDA approved the […]
Santacruz-Chembur Link Road’s Contractor fined Rs 50 Lakh due to Potholes in the Road
The Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) extension project’s BKC-LBS Marg flyover arm has enormous potholes. Two days after this paper published photos of these potholes, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) fined contractor J Kumar Infraprojects Rs 50 lakh in addition to an additional Rs 10 lakh for each day the flyover arm was closed […]
MMRDA Will Install MMI Infrastructure At Metro Line 9 Stations
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has made the important decision to install Multi-Modal Integration (MMI) amenities at Metro Line 9 stations. In addition to relieving commuters, MMI allows for the efficient dispersal of all modes of transportation and last-mile connectivity, which improves the percentage of public and non-motorised transportation. At the MMRDA’s executive […]